Nose: Quite mild, yet a bit stinging from the alcohol. Not impressed. A light synthetic bubblegum fruitiness meets salted caramel. After more sniffs there is some licorice, anise, and just a tad of gunpowder. Palate: Again mild; quite light on flavor. Smooth and oily/waxy texture. More of the salted caramel paired with licorice. Less fruity than on the nose; I’d say it’s generically ”savory”, and - too be honest - a tad ”unfresh”. Taking larger sips, I get some oak, and some winey notes as well. Finish: Licorice and a hint of the caramel. Short/medium in length. Overall: Pulling in a lot of directions; the fruityness, caramel and licorice does not merge well in my opinion. Also, the taste is a bit damped, unless you take larger sips. It does have some character, but I much prefer Clynelish 14 if I want a waxy/savory whisky, and if I’m into a full-bodied mix of fruit and caramel with just a hint of smoke I’ll rather go for NFTB. Overall I am disappointed with Oban 14, though I can see it appeal to some based on its caramel savoryness, but imo it does not hold up to scrutiny. I score it 2.75, i.e. an ok whisky - I would expect more for that price.